Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF7 was released 3 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF7 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS3
GF7 | TS3 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | August 2011 | More recent by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic GF7
TS3 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS3
GF7 | TS3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 versus the TS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and TS3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GF7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 310 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $308 | $380 |